Almost Arrested in Mitrovica (Kosovo) 🇽🇰

[@PaulaDeming]

The best part is I feel like I've done the cardio myself just from watching this. That counts, right?

[@YesLandTravel]

Wait until you're on one of these adventures with me

[@PaulaDeming]

@@YesLandTravel I better start getting into shape NOW

[@Hawkskull]

The step count is transferable, but you don't get the elevation gained 😉

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

That’s like saying lawyers have excellent cardio health!

[@AP-dj2kv]

Something is wrong with this guy and I can't get it. Arrested in the title, unpopular city from a non touristy country, not tacky video, but 7.2 k views in 11 months?! Come on.

[@johnbrooderpt9374]

Headed to Kosovo in 2 weeks and wanted to see other's experiences. Out of all the bloggers you were the best - no corny music, no hyper touristy stuff and no sugar coating. You've got me excited for my trip and earned a subscriber. I look forward to your next adventure :)

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you so much for this comment John, it was the boost I needed after a bad day. Have a great time in Kosovo and I'll be here making more videos asap!

[@niranbala]

Pretty funny that you said "I don't know how he knew I was foreign" as you walk around their city holding a camera and talking to yourself. Haha. Had to be said... Great series. Can't wait to see more

[@kchorst5037]

😂😂😂

[@YesLandTravel]

You raise a valid point.

[@ms15583]

Your determination to get to that hilltop fortress is inspiring! It's awesome to have a single goal for the day and be dedicated to making it happen. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@YesLandTravel]

There was no way I was walking half way and to getting to the top! Thank you for watching Michael.

[@ShylaRinoa]

Loved this one too! Can't wait for what I assume is more!!

[@YesLandTravel]

Lots and lots more!

[@jamescartwright1150]

That was awesome to watch I think I would have been petrified being stopped by the police but glad it worked out ok for you 🙂 "I'm not quite sure where I am" sounds like a perfect title for Mathews new travel series 😀 looking forward to more.

[@YesLandTravel]

I think I should get stickers made! And yeah the language barrier was the hardest thing with the Police but it worked out in the end just a warning from concern I think.

[@Maniacally_AMP]

Flija/fli is actually a traditional albanian recipe that you can eat. Pasul is also kinda traditional, but you mainly it after a long day at work in the winter.

[@YesLandTravel]

Oh interesting. I ate it so wrong! Thank you for watching.

[@Maniacally_AMP]

@@YesLandTravelyou can never eat fli or pasul wrong, You can eat it however you wan’t, thank you for visiting kosovo, hope you enjoyed the visit there.

[@profparm]

This was really great. I started following you back on the shorts on Dice Tower's Board Game Breakfast, and, relating to the depression humor, followed you from one project to another. But seeing your announcement on TGIB today and then coming and watching this, I've been having a spot of depression myself lately, but seeing you dedicated to climbing both mountains was really inspiring and uplifting. I can't wait to watch more of this!

[@YesLandTravel]

Wow, this means a lot to me. I've been struggling with that stuff recently as well and it's doing silly stuff like this that's helping me through it so I'm very happy to know that it's uplifted you even just a little. Thank your message and I hope you're brain is kind to you.

[@ajacknz]

I really enjoyed this, really nicely edited along with everything else being great. That pastry looked incredibly dense, like a bowling ball made of flour and butter…

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you for watching Andrew. And yeah, it was a lot heavier than it looked. Like literally weighty.

[@ajacknz]

@@YesLandTravel Perhaps there was a gap in the market for a pastry that was also a handy bludgeon?

[@iamjus1]

That is supposed to eat it by piling it one by one. Oh, you just eat it badly. Straight like that, damn! Well done XDD

[@TheBrothersMurph]

I could do with it being soaked in sugar is how I live every single day of my life. Would it be bad form for me to just drain a full carafe of syrup onto that?

[@YesLandTravel]

There is no judgement here.

[@Hawkskull]

9:37 I'm pretty sure you're wrong there Matthew, the dog is obviously the hero of the story ;)

[@YesLandTravel]

I like to think of us as a dynamic duo.

[@emirh5146]

respect for visiting my city, you are always welcome, but as for the castle, it is much older than the period that is written on that table, it dates from the Illyrian-Dardan period, but for political reasons known in Kosovo, the Zveçani castle it has never been traced so brilliantly as its history, I personally have never been there, but thanks to you I could see what respect looks like, you should have also drawn the artificial lake of ibri

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you for having me, I truly loved my time in Kosovo. And that castle is incredible.

[@Hermes4939]

I'm glad they found someone that spoke English instead of just arresting you on the spot. Phew, that made me nervous and I'm not ever there! I love the amount of knowledge that you have and your way of looking at things. Really solid stories.

[@YesLandTravel]

Hey Hermes! Thank you for coming along with me

[@DonGilstrap]

Watching a bit out of order. I was starting to worry about the sugar intake on this trip and then I saw this hike. I think you're gonna be fine. :) Congrats on conquering the fortress!

[@YesLandTravel]

Technically I'm a Duke now.

[@SharlzG]

Interesting. Thanks for taking us on the journey

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank YOU for coming with me!

[@jgb4unme1]

cool video! i would have been really nervous about the police/military stopping you! glad it worked out okay. how long are you planning to be out traveling?

[@YesLandTravel]

It was stressful but I didn't feel in danger, just that there was a language barrier that needed to be worked out. I'm doing a trip once a month at the moment, at least that's the plan.

[@jgb4unme1]

@@YesLandTravel sounds like a good plan! Are you going to play any games while you’re traveling? FLGS of the World :)

[@AahzmandusPervect]

When was this, Matthew? Are you in Kosovo now? Looking forward to the rest of this adventure

[@YesLandTravel]

I'm doing a trip each month and going home for work in between but more adventures are on their way.

[@EllisWR]

Hello mate fellow brit youtuber here these first vids are great! Where are you at now were in the Balkans if youd like to meet up.

[@YesLandTravel]

I'm back home at the moment, I'm doing a trip each month between work but if we are ever in the same place at the same time then for sure!

[@EllisWR]

@@YesLandTravel Sounds great mate where you off next!

[@lulzimmuhaxheri1251]

Well done, great effort uphill, Thanks for visiting our country Kosova, your welcome and enjoy your stay

[@YesLandTravel]

It's a beautiful country.

[@emmaplaysgreen2849]

Kosovo is so beautiful! I have been pushing myself recently to do more and more physically as I recover from three long years of illness and I could really relate to you climbing that mountain. I had similar experiences climbing steep steps in fortress towers and up hills while on my recent holidays in the Loire. I'm going to enjoy slowly learning a bit more about these countries that I'll probably never get to visit through your eyes, seeing you tell some of their history as you discover it through the small everyday, almost forgotten things rather than the glossy touristy stuff, if you know what I mean?

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you for watching Emma, I really love to share these places with people.

[@ayugoslav5554]

You mean Serbia

[@turkofalbanianorigine1629]

@@ayugoslav5554 she ment Republic 9f Kosova ,go away from here ,you have no right to post anything here

[@bagdat-qc3uv]

@@ayugoslav5554 Serbia je svinska Nacia Vadi pasosh i poseti REPUBLIK of Kosova inaqe ne ide

[@bagdat-qc3uv]

@@zule2098 Gjubretine uskoro nam ne treba Nato ! Kosovska vojska qe vam razbiti kiqmo josh GORIE og hervatske u Ulluja !!

[@ilijagromovnik5561]

What did you mean when you said that there is bad blood because of the presence of the huge Serbian flag?🤔

[@ilijagromovnik5561]

@@turkofalbanianorigine1629 Kosovo is the largest drug cartel in Europe, ruled by war criminals. And tribal laws such as blood feuds still prevail among the inhabitants. Many people do not send their children to school because they are afraid of blood feud. That is why more than a million Šiptars fled from Kosovo. It is sad and pathetic that the criminal responsibility is transferred to several tens of thousands of Serbs who live in enclaves and are in constant fear of Schiptar extremists. In Kosovo, neither electricity nor water bills have been paid for decades. Most of the food is imported from central Serbia. When some state financial aid is distributed, most Albanians take that money and present themselves as citizens of Serbia. So much for ethics and morality. And many sick people and children come to be treated in Belgrade Medical Center! Many things you do not know, but you are stuck in your false ideals!

[@MrSuperwim]

@@ilijagromovnik5561 Man just look at your profile picture, what does a supporter of genocide know about war criminals?

[@ilijagromovnik5561]

@@MrSuperwim You are talking nonsense! What genocide and war crime am I supporting? Which country are you from?

[@MrSuperwim]

@@ilijagromovnik5561 In Ukraine and none of your business

[@ilijagromovnik5561]

@@MrSuperwim 😴

[@emcgrevy]

What a gorgeous view from the top!

[@YesLandTravel]

It was well worth the journey, I had a great time really.

[@juswntyded8297]

Matthew the reason why Albanians lands are so divided today is because of what you brits did to the Albanians in 1913 in london.

[@YesLandTravel]

I don't doubt it.

[@ПавелУсольцев-в1д]

Косово и Метохия - это Сербия. Хотите жить на Албанских землях? Уезжайте в Албанию.

[@euphoriaggaminghd]

​@@ПавелУсольцев-в1дwe already live in albania buddy, these are our homelands. The Serbs there are immigrants and settlers paid by the serbian state to live there

[@eeriiss24]

Btw you don’t eat fli like that, you’re supposed to eat it layer by layer with maple syrup 😁

[@YesLandTravel]

That makes a lot more sense. Next time that's what I'll do.

[@medinahida8715]

Ive never heard of anyone eating it with maple syrup.. it’s usually yogurt

[@eeriiss24]

@@medinahida8715 he had yogurt he was missing the extra flavor which is the syrup ;)

[@adib396]

Interesting video. I experienced the same issue in Cairo, had the Police stop me, took my passport and phone and questioned me, they made me delete any photos I had taken that day, then let me go....BUT...I was followed afterwards and watched, then stopped again further down the street and had the same issue. Which they then radioed through to check with the other Police I was who I was saying I was...yes, bit of brown trousers time until I was out of the area, especially as I knew I was being followed and watched!

[@ericma103]

Man, I wish I could do something like this. But being from the States all I got is visiting a couple of neighboring states.

[@YesLandTravel]

America has some of the most amazing scenery in the world! I can't wait to make some videos there. But I know it's so big that leaving is difficult, Europe is pretty accessible for me in comparison which I am lucky and grateful for.

[@nickythomasdavies]

What an amazing view from the top. Great way to work off that pancake thang though !

[@YesLandTravel]

I got all the way to the top on half a pancake, I was happy for some actual food afterwards.

[@MonochromePenguin8]

When my mate and I were in Japan we had the same thing with pastries and buns. We just ended up buying things assuming we were always wrong on flavour.

[@YesLandTravel]

If in doubt it's probably Red bean paste... which I'll be honest, is not what I was hoping for.

[@ginaibisi777]

And it's sounds like Mitrovisa and not Mitrovica the way you say it 😃 if it was called like the way you said it we would have written it like Mitrovika not Mitrovica👍😃 you are awesome taking your time visiting our City💖

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you for watching Gina! I loved my time there and can't wait to go back to Kosovo one day. And thank you, my pronunciations aren't great but now I know.

[@elink2k1]

I liked the drama and the history bits in this one.

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you Eric, the drama wasn't fun at the time but it's funny looking back at it now.

[@kchorst5037]

Be prepared = should have brought Golden Eagle energy drink. 😉 After growing up in the 90's I found this very fascinating. Brilliant choice.

[@YesLandTravel]

Thank you for watching KC!

[@Nikola_Smigic]

🇷🇸❤️

[@TheDavidPhillips]

Yeah, if I had been stopped and searched by the police in a foreign country, I'd have probably peed THEIR pants.

[@lukepickles5099]

Great job overcoming that fortress and claiming it in the name of the Black Country. Also, did you have your camera out when the police stopped you? That may have been a clue that you were from round these here parts

[@YesLandTravel]

I didn't though I wish I could have caught at least some of it on film but yeah I was looking at my map on my phone and when they literally grabbed me by the arms and started walking.

[@lukepickles5099]

@@YesLandTravel oh that’s way more intense than I imagined it - I’m glad it all worked out ok!

[@sassqueen24]

That walkout is about as stable as me at this point... take that as you will

[@YesLandTravel]

Still stable enough to get on top of.

[@sassqueen24]

@@YesLandTravel when i tell you i cackled at this comment...

[@Yasamuyi]

"I've know idea..... I've not paid"

[@YesLandTravel]

I payed in the end. Turns out they collect the money en route.

[@wyz1324]

You are in better shape than I am 🤣

[@YesLandTravel]

It was a tough journey to say the least.

[@wyz1324]

@@YesLandTravel Im impressed 😁

[@SharlzG]

It feels like you should have a dipping bowl of maple syrup with that pastry

[@YesLandTravel]

I always want a dipping bowl of syrup. That's the thing.

[@rosiemurphy1821]

I’m here for the animal friends

[@YesLandTravel]

There will be as many animal friends as possible. Thank you for watching Rosie!

[@ginaibisi777]

It's called fliya and it's not eaten that way but each strip of fliya it's ripped and eaten with yoghurt and some fried peppers or anything really savory 😄👌😋

[@YesLandTravel]

That would have been way better than the way I was doing it!

[@ginaibisi777]

@@YesLandTravel the more you visit us the more you'll learn 😃

[@TheHyde70s]

If you have the time, head north to Novi Sad, Serbia. You are invited for beer and board games. :)

[@YesLandTravel]

I can't this time but Serbia is on my list of places I have to go to and then I can take you up on the offer!!!

[@TheHyde70s]

I would be glad to show you around. Seek me out if it happens. :)

[@AahzmandusPervect]

I'm in NS as well, can I join in? 🙃

[@TheHyde70s]

Sure. The more the merrier. :)

[@Rivercat0338]

I hope you brought water.

[@YesLandTravel]

I brought a bottle of Golden Eagle, with which you can conquer any mountain.

[@Afer-Dita-]

Yes that’s north Mitrovica which is Serbian inhabitant mostly that’s why they so criminal . Go to the safe south side it’s all nice and modern and Albanians are very friendly .

[@transmutatingaswespeak3480]

😭 U need JAM, NUTELLA, or FETA on that FLI

[@YesLandTravel]

I need to try it again but do it properly!

[@jovan-noble-guy749]

The native town of my great-grandmother and the birthplace of my grandmother. Altough I am mostly of Macedonian origin. Thank you for the visit of the city, really amazing. I 've never went there. 🇲🇰❤ (🇽🇰) 🇷🇸 Колку е убаво 🇲🇰 Колико је лепо 🇷🇸

[@sophaletto]

Matthew - 1 Fortress - 0

[@YesLandTravel]

*Trumpets begin to play*

[@il3galburnout157]

I don't understand why there are those Serbian flags in the northern part of Kosovo, it is not allowed by law in Europe to put flags of other countries on the road in a completely different country, regardless of who lives there, it is Kosovo. , so I don't understand.

[@turkofalbanianorigine1629]

in north part there are a lot of criminals who have commited massacres toward albanians during 1999 and they moved from other Kosovar towns and they located all those criminals in north part of Mitroviça ,but soon all that part will be free again

[@psihodelija8917]

@@turkofalbanianorigine1629 I have two words for you Turk Armenian Genocide. Soon Kosovo will be Serbian as it should be and turko Analbanians will leave this holly land

[@MrSuperwim]

Where are you getting this from? In most European countries you can put up whatever flag when it's atleast not-extremist (ISIS, n*zi, Wagner etc)

[@psihodelija8917]

@@MrSuperwim they are terrorist state fonded by America Western Europe and UCK terrorist army.

[@majamaja3660]

@@turkofalbanianorigine1629 Give me a break, history doesnt start 1999 and if anyone done something it is Alb who came and destroyed peaceful society much much before 1999. One question for you give me Alb monument older then Decani?

[@Mortalcombat-f4y]

ONE ZASTAVE KACE SVUDA KAO KRPE KO DA IMA JE NEKA ZASTAVA